A broad introductory survey, from diverse perspectives, of the processes that shape cities and urban life.Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)Antirequisite(s):Credit for Urban Studies 253 and either Geography 253 or 254 will not be allowed.

Field research focusing on urban sustainability themes in regions outside North America. Group travel-study combined with formal instruction and seminars.Course Hours:3 units; (36 hours)Prerequisite(s):Consent of the Department.Notes:Offered as part of a group study program. A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Field research focusing on urban sustainability themes in regions outside North America. Group travel-study combined with formal instruction and seminars.Course Hours:3 units; (36 hours)Prerequisite(s):Consent of the Department.Notes:Offered as part of a group study program. A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Introduction to Canadian urban planning theory and practice. Focuses on the history of planning, and aspects of practice such as neighbourhood planning, historic preservation, urban design and long-range planning.Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)Prerequisite(s):Urban Studies 253.

An exploration of the relationships among public transit, urban form, and land use planning and policy in the context of challenges such as climate change, energy shortages, widespread urbanization and traffic congestion.Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)Prerequisite(s):3 units from Geography 341, 351, 452 or 454.Antirequisite(s):Credit for Urban Studies 461 and 505.03 will not be allowed.

An examination of selected topics in Urban Studies in a seminar format.Course Hours:3 units; (3S-0)Prerequisite(s):Admission to Urban Studies major or minor and completion of 75 units.MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Overview of contemporary themes in urban theory such as modernity and postmodernity, political economy, production of social difference, public and private space, globalization, inequality, and urban sustainability. Topics may vary depending on developments in the field and student interests. Course Hours:3 units; (3S-0) Prerequisite(s):Consent of the Department.

Capstone course applying the broad interdisciplinary training of the Urban Studies Program to selected problems in urban studies. Collaborative research and analysis is stressed.Course Hours:3 units; (3-3)Prerequisite(s):90 units and admission to the Urban Studies Major or Minor.